Product Technology Director

Sealed Air
United States, South Carolina, Simpsonville
803 N Maple St (Show on map)
Dec 13, 2024
Product Technology Director LOCATION: Simpsonville, SC, US, 29681 REQ ID: 49483 If you are a current employee click here to apply. Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. Westrive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance - a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2023, Sealed Airgenerated $5.5 billion in revenue in 2023 and had approximately 17,000 employees operating out of 46 countries/territories and distributing products in 115 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com. Job Description The Product Technology Director is responsible for the execution and delivery of Supply Chain driven projects related to business continuity, cost savings and product line extensions, as well as the Supply Chain aspect of R&D led projects. This individual leads Supply Chain project prioritization and partners with R&D and other business units to accelerate new product introductions and to ensure Supply Chain availability. This position will have direct responsibility for the NA Product Technology team. * Responsible to lead a group of high performing professionals in multiple locations in North America; provides technical leadership and coaching to the team. * Works with R&D and Process Engineering groups to improve the product transition process. Ensure that all key programs are adequately supported. Ensure that speed to market and improved quality are facilitated by our organization's involvement. * Drives the qualification process of alternate raw materials both for cost savings, obsolescence and business continuity purposes. * Ensure all proposed projects have followed the prescribed process for approval. * Organize and conduct monthly review of Supply Chain driven 3-Stage Projects in North America * Ensure all Supply Chain requirements are met for Innovation Delivery projects in Food and Product Care in conjunction with RD and Operations teams. * Supports Operations Leadership in multiple plants across the globe to ensure business continuity and supply chain enablement. * Ensure all project finances are on budget and properly forecasted through established tools * Measurement and communication of project metrics in relation to projected outcome * Coordinate SC activity related to Regulatory Compliance * Work with vendors (both approved and potential) to improve alternate products. * Assist/Lead organizational efforts to change processes (IDP, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Management, etc.) * Communicate best practices with other regions * Assist in ensuring population/management of SOC's/SOPs to properly communicate any changes that effect production. * Acts as key technical resource for Supply Chain. Qualifications * Demonstrated flexibility within a high-performance work environment and matrix managed organization. * Excellent communication, organization, negotiation and presentation skills. * BS / MS in Engineering (preferably in chemical or polymers engineering) or related field. * Requires experience with extrusion process and equipment, solid working knowledge of film conversion processing, and high proficiency in polymers, additives, and other materials used in food and protective packaging. * Requires knowledge of statistical techniques and tools, their use and interpretation * Requires ability to manage a project and process involving multiple manufacturing areas, plants, and across various portions of the business. * Has demonstrated ability to work well with others from Business Leaders including R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Operations. * Previous people management experience preferred. * PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification desired. * 10+ years prior, related experience (polymer technology, polymer materials selection, food / protective packaging applications experience) * Design of Experiments, Lean Six Sigma, SPC or equivalent experience preferred. * Self-starter, driven, engaging, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision * Travel up to 20%. Requisition id:49483 Relocation:Yes Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at globalta@sealedair.com. LINK1 MON1 WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?* It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise. Corporate sustainability. It's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate. Customer Success. Meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values. Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources. Nearest Major Market: Greenville Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina Job Segment: Supply Chain, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma, Materials Science, Chemical Engineer, Operations, Management, Engineering, Science